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Monday, March 15, 2010

My New Passion - Making Books

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I have never been very interested in creating large scrapbooks. On the other hand, I will make a mini scrapbook journal that does not demand hours to complete. I came across some very old pictures and decided to use some of the pictures on one of the small books I created.

The book was made by recycling a box which had contained cappuccino mix. It's very small and compact and it's really more of a journal to record special moments, quotes, sayings (of my grand kids too) I decided adding some pictures would be nice. The mini journal-scrapbook measures 3 inches by 6-1/2 inches. The side of this book measures 2-1/4 inches. I was able to sew 8 signatures. Each signature is made up of 7 sheets.

I came up with this design to sew the signatures. To sew I used waxed linen thread. This long stitch method of sewing is the easiest in my opinion.

I used various types of papers. I'm a beginner so I've trying to use recycled paper or paper that I have available.

I lined the inside of the covers with scrapbook paper. It adds strength and adds a nice finishing touch.I simply used a glue stick to glue this paper.

The book contains a total of 112 pages, with lots of space to add pictures and write, draw...document ideas, etc...etc... I do want to use it to record special moments or maybe even have my grand kids write something or draw something. I'm looking at it as a mini journal-scrapbook to take with me anywhere.

I remember when this picture was taken---27 years ago. The baby on the picture is my son Kevin at three months. I did not spend too much time decorating the book. The little squirrel that says I fancy you was cut out of a Stampin' Up catalog. They key is to keep it simple. Looking at pictures like this makes me smile.

Now I have a place to put the subway tickets we used during our visit in Rome